🌼 Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ – Smooth Hydrangea A beloved deciduous shrub, Annabelle is known for its huge, show-stopping mophead blooms and long season of interest. Discovered near Anna, Ohio, this fast-growing, rounded shrub is ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a specimen. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit for outstanding performance. 🌸 Flowers: Bloom time: July through autumn Size: Enormous 30 cm (12") flower heads Colour change: Opens greenish-white, turns creamy-white, then fades to lime green, brownish green, and finally a soft beige Winter interest: Dried blooms catch frost and low light beautifully 🌿 Foliage: Colour: Lead-green leaves appear later than most hydrangeas Autumn: Leaves take on reddish tints before falling 📍 Growing Conditions: Site: Prefers a sheltered position Soil: Any reasonably well-drained, moist, fertile soil; best in acid to neutral conditions Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy Feeding tip: Avoid overfeeding to prevent flower heads from drooping 📏 Size at Maturity: Height: 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) Spread: 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) ✅ RHS Award of Garden Merit 🪴 Availability: Supplied as: Potted shrub in 2L container
